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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,034.15 and 483.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,034.15 and 483.93 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,034.15 = 483.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,034.15 = 483.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,034.15 × 483.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 500,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,453.79/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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